Crop report for the period June 5 to 11, 2012:
Ninety-six per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2007-2011) average for this time of year is approximately 90 per cent seeded.
Ninety-four per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, 97 per cent in the southwestern and northwestern regions, 92 per cent in the east-central area and 98 per cent in the west-central and northeastern regions.
Precipitation this week ranged from trace amounts to more than five inches in some areas. Producers across the province are dealing with very wet soil conditions.
Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 28 per cent surplus and 72 per cent adequate. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is 16 per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate and one per cent short.
The majority of crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year, although crop development in some areas is behind schedule due to the lack of warm weather. The majority of crops that have emerged are in good to excellent condition. Most crop damage this week is due to excess moisture, although flea beetles and cutworms are causing damage in some canola crops. Excess moisture and high winds are delaying in-crop weed control applications.
Farmers are busy finishing seeding, controlling pests and hauling cattle to pasture.
